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Articles with tag "Metro"
widening network
In Photos: Moscow Metro Inaugurates 'World's Longest' Circle Line
Costing an estimated $6.6 billion to build, the line is one of the largest infrastructure projects in Russia in recent decades.
going underground
Putin Opens Prestige Moscow Metro Project Via Video Link
The Russian president opened the Moscow metro's new circle line via video link on Wednesday.
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NO CARD, No cash? No problem
Moscow Metro Introduces ‘World’s First’ Pay-by-Face System
The system, named "Face Pay," has been fitted at special turnstiles across the Russian capital’s more than 240 metro stations.
multilingual metro
Moscow Metro Adds Tajik, Uzbek Language Signs in Migrant Centers
“Our task is to make the metro clear and comfortable for different passengers,” Moscow’s transportation department said.
mass dismissal
Moscow Metro Fires 100 Navalny Supporters – Dozhd
The ex-staffers link their termination to last month’s email database leak that exposed half a million Navalny supporters.
face forward
Moscow Metro to Implement 'FacePay' Fare Payment System
The system will be able to recognize passengers even if they're wearing face masks.
video surveillance
Moscow To Expand Metro Facial Recognition Network
Cameras that recognize faces and track fast movements will be installed across the city's metro system.
hands off
Stop Touching Metro Sculptures for Luck, Moscow Metro Urges Riders
“We promise that the statues will be grateful and all your wishes will come true,” Moscow's Transport Department said.
face forward
Moscow Metro Eyes Pay-by-Face Tech in Spring 2021
“Sounds a bit fantastic, but this is our immediate future,” Moscow's deputy mayor in charge of transportation said.
no joke
Moscow Metro Coronavirus Prankster Faces Prison Time
Video showed a passenger in a face mask imitating a seizure as fellow passengers scrambled out of the wagon at the next stop.
take a ride
Everyday Life in the Moscow Metro
It's more than just a mode of transportation.
time machine
From the Archive: The 1990s Moscow Metro, in Photos
Even the Moscow metro isn't immune to a dose of 90s nostalgia.
Russian Westeros
Moscow Metro Riders Sit Atop Game of Thrones’ Iron Throne
Three Daenerys Targaryen, Cersei Lannister and Jon Snow lookalikes paid a visit to a Moscow metro station.
Metro
The Moscow Metro Wants in on Black Friday Too
Russia’s internet watchdog has warned of spoof Black Friday that websites collect personal data.
Transport
Man Survives Being Run Over by Moscow Metro Car
The conductor pulled the emergency break but the train did not stop in time and ran over the passenger.
Metro
Man Crawls Naked Through Moscow Metro Station
A video of a nude man army-crawling through a Moscow metro station has made the rounds on the Russian internet late this week.
Transport
7 Beautiful New Metro Stations Open in Moscow, in Pictures
The seven new stations feature futuristic designs as well as historic references.
Metro
World Cup Fans Ask Moscow Metro Staff the Darndest Things
“Where does Lenin sleep?” is among the weirdest questions that Moscow metro staffers have been asked by foreign fans during the World Cup.
Metro
More Than 350,000 People Watch Russia-Spain Game From Metro
More than 350,000 people reportedly watched Russia’s match against Spain from the underground.
Metro
Moscow Arrests 42 Suspects Using New Facial Recognition Technology in Metro Stations
Moscow has ramped up video surveillance ahead of the FIFA World Cup with facial recognition technology.
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